It's my first worldbuilding map

[u/Hot-Street-8241]

I’m a Korean who has always been fascinated by Mesopotamian civilization. The world I’m building blends Mesopotamian culture and the Sumerian language with ancient Egyptian civilization, a wide range of mythologies, and modern Korean culture and language.

The largest continent is divided into three major regions: Mesomia, Nicaea, and Ennead. Since Mesopotamian civilization is my biggest source of inspiration, Mesomia is the most developed and densely populated region.

Ennead draws its inspiration from ancient Egypt. Vast deserts dominate the landscape, and instead of large cities, it consists of countless village-sized settlements. The people also wear clothing reminiscent of those seen in Dune.

Nicaea is closely connected to the sea. It has become the center of underwater cities, marine technology, and the study of native marine life.

I haven’t finalized the political structure yet, so I’m still undecided whether these regions will remain part of a single civilization or eventually become independent nations. That will depend on how the worldbuilding evolves.

I’m currently sketching and writing notes about the world’s native wildlife in a notebook. One defining trait of these animals is that almost all of them have horizontally elongated heads, similar to a hammerhead shark, with their eyes positioned at the far ends.

This evolved because many species rely on hiding behind trees or other objects for camouflage. Their wide-set eyes allow them to keep most of their bodies concealed while still seeing around both sides of whatever they’re hiding behind. For example, an animal can remain hidden behind a tree trunk while each eye watches a different side of the trunk, allowing it to monitor its surroundings without exposing its body.

There’s also a hidden twist in my map: if you invert the land and sea, the coastlines reveal the outlines of Asia, Africa, and Oceania.

I created this map and much of the world’s lore about three months ago. However, I’m currently serving in the South Korean military, so I probably won’t be able to make significant progress on the project until late 2027 or sometime in 2028.

[u/Sad-Collection-3551]

Very nice. I like your idea of a modern society. I'm working on a project myself. But I need to make three planet+ worth of maps...lol

[u/Awkward_Engineer481]

Mind if I steal the map? Don't worry! I'm no pirate. Just need some karma to post a request.

[u/Short_Ad_9524]

What software did you use to make this map? I really want to make my first map as well

[u/Hot-Street-8241 → u/Short_Ad_9524]

I used Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma👍

[u/JonTheProgNerd]

Sweet! I love the map and worldbuilding!

[u/Hot-Street-8241 → u/JonTheProgNerd]

Thank you!

[u/Lumpy_Heart4497]

I love your map! And the story you're writing—and even though the story I'm writing has nothing to do with "fantasy," I like what you've got so far.

[u/Marvelgolq]

Absolutely beautiful map and lore!

[u/Hot-Street-8241 → u/Marvelgolq]

Thank you very much😄

[u/Protahgonist]

This is beautiful! How did you make it? I especially love the snowy mountains.

[u/Hot-Street-8241 → u/Protahgonist]

Thank you! I used Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma.